ATOMSTACK M4 Fiber Laser Engraver Review & Unboxing

If you’re trying to create branded artwork, engraving is a truly unique medium. Everybody has a tee shirt or a mug with their brand on it. But an engraving stands out. It exudes a sense of permanence that ink can’t provide. Hand somebody an engraved plaque or similar trinket, and it’s something they’ll cherish. Engraving …

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First-Look Review of the xTool D1 Pro Laser Engraver

These days, more and more of our art is being created digitally. Even things you wouldn’t think are digital go through a digital process. Photographers use Photoshop to rebalance colors, or even combine multiple photos into one. And graphic designers don’t work with pens or markers anymore. They use a tablet or other digital interface. …

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Best PCIe Parallel Adapter Cards

The Parallel port, or as you may know it the “printer port,” was in use with computers as early as 1981. The port remained in use all the way until 1996 when it was superseded by the USB standard. If you were using computers in the 90s, you’ll quickly recognize its massive 25 pin socket. …

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